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Vatican City eSIM
A 5 GB Vatican City eSIM costs £5.99 for 30 days on Iliad, TIM and TIM maritime with 5G. Plans start at £3.99 for 1 GB. Delivered by email in seconds.
St Peter's Square, the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums all sit inside Rome, and your eSIM runs on the Italian networks that serve the city. Keep WhatsApp messages and maps handy as you wander from St Peter's Basilica to the Sistine Chapel.
- 5G and 4G
- 4 networks: Iliad, TIM, TIM maritime
- Top up anytime
- Instant email delivery
Your Vatican City eSIM in two questions
Which Vatican City eSIM plan do I need?
Start with how long you're staying and how much you use your phone, then match it below.
- A three-day city break: Pick 1 GB a day for 3 days. That's enough for maps, WhatsApp and photos from the Basilica steps.
- A fortnight touring: Pick 10 GB for 30 days. There is room for music, social media and the odd video as you explore.
- A long stay: Pick 20 GB for 30 days for a month of messages, music and some video.
- A trip that also takes in more of Europe: Pick 5 GB for 30 days for a week of standard use, or look at the Europe bundle covering 35 countries if your route goes further.
Every plan can be topped up, and the longest plan lasts 30 days.
All 41 Vatican City eSIM plans
Prices include any taxes. Price per GB shown so you can compare at a glance.
| Data | Valid for | Price | Per GB | Top-up | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | £3.99 / €3.99 / $4.99 | £3.99 / €3.99 / $4.99 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 15 days | £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99 | £1.66 / €1.66 / $2.00 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 30 days | £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99 | £1.66 / €1.66 / $2.00 | Choose | ||
| 5 GB · 30 days | £5.99 / €6.99 / $7.99 | £1.20 / €1.40 / $1.60 | Choose | ||
| 10 GB · 30 days | £9.99 / €11.99 / $12.99 | £1.00 / €1.20 / $1.30 | Choose | ||
| 20 GB · 30 days | £18.99 / €22.99 / $24.99 | £0.95 / €1.15 / $1.25 | Choose |
Networks your Vatican City eSIM uses
Your eSIM joins the strongest of these local networks automatically, wherever you are in Vatican City.
| Country | Networks | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Vatican City | Iliad, TIM, TIM maritime, Wind | 5G |
Good to know
- Data only: your own number keeps working for calls and texts
- Hotspot works where your phone and the network allow it
- Plans start when you first connect; install within 180 days
- Your data routes through France or Netherlands or United Kingdom, so some sites may show that country
- Top up the same eSIM any time, no new QR code
Travelling further?
These eSIMs cover Vatican City and more countries on one plan.
Will my eSIM have signal in Vatican City?
Your eSIM joins Iliad, TIM, TIM maritime or Wind, and your phone picks one of them by itself, so you don't have to choose. Vatican City sits inside Rome and is served by Italian mobile networks, and where your phone supports 5G, you can connect on it.
Your data reaches the internet through France, the Netherlands or the United Kingdom, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. You can read more on our IP address help page. On daily plans, speeds slow to a basic level once you've used that day's allowance.
How much data do you need in Vatican City?
Light: maps, messages, email (about 0.25 GB a day). Standard: plus social, music, some video (about 0.7 GB a day). Heavy: plus streaming, video calls, hotspot (about 1.8 GB a day).
3 days
- Light · about 800 MB1 GB · 7 days · £3.99 / €3.99 / $4.99
- Standard · about 2 GB1 GB a day · 3 days · £4.99 / €5.99 / $5.99
- Heavy · about 5 GB2 GB a day · 3 days · £8.99 / €10.99 / $10.99
7 days
- Light · about 2 GB3 GB · 15 days · £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99
- Standard · about 5 GB5 GB · 30 days · £5.99 / €6.99 / $7.99
- Heavy · about 13 GB2 GB a day · 7 days · £11.99 / €13.99 / $15.49
14 days
- Light · about 4 GB5 GB · 30 days · £5.99 / €6.99 / $7.99
- Standard · about 10 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £9.49 / €11.49 / $12.49
- Heavy · about 25 GB2 GB a day · 15 days · £16.99 / €20.49 / $22.49
30 days
- Light · about 8 GB10 GB · 30 days · £9.99 / €11.99 / $12.99
- Standard · about 21 GB1 GB a day · 30 days · £17.99 / €21.49 / $23.49
- Heavy · about 54 GB2 GB a day · 30 days · £33.99 / €40.49 / $43.99
How to set up your Vatican City eSIM
Install at home
On Wi-Fi, tap Install on iPhone (iOS 17.4+), scan the QR code, or type the two codes from your email.
Switch on when you land
Turn on your eSIM line, choose it for mobile data and switch Data Roaming on for that line.
You're online
Your phone joins Iliad and your plan starts. Check data left on your eSIM page.
Using your eSIM in Vatican City: arriving and staying in touch
Landing in Rome: Install your eSIM at home on Wi-Fi, then switch it on when you land at Rome Fiumicino (FCO) or Rome Ciampino (CIA). Keep data roaming on for your eSIM line, and see the roaming steps if you're unsure.
Getting around: Vatican City sits inside Rome, so save your maps before you leave for St Peter's Square, St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums or the Sistine Chapel.
Your networks: Vatican City is served by Italian mobile networks, among them Iliad, TIM, TIM maritime and Wind.
Staying in touch: Message people on WhatsApp while your home number stays on for calls and texts. Read how to keep WhatsApp and your home number before you fly.
Topping up: Light use of maps, messages and email is about 1.8 GB a week, and every plan can be topped up if you need more.
Vatican City eSIM questions
How much is an eSIM for Vatican City?
Vatican City eSIMs start at £3.99 for 1 GB over 7 days. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £5.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.
Which networks does the Vatican City eSIM use?
Your eSIM connects to Iliad, TIM, TIM maritime and Wind in Vatican City, with 5G where the network has it. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.
When does my Vatican City eSIM start?
Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in Vatican City, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.
Can I top up my Vatican City eSIM?
Yes. Most Vatican City plans can be topped up from your eSIM page in two taps, with no new QR code. The plan table on this page shows which ones.
Why does my IP address show another country?
Vatican City plans route your data through France, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Websites and apps may show that country's content; your speed and coverage in Vatican City are not affected.
Does it come with a phone number?
Every eSIMology plan is data only. Keep your own SIM switched on for calls and texts, and use WhatsApp, FaceTime or any calling app over your eSIM's data.
What if my plans change?
Cancel an eSIM you haven't installed within 30 days for a full refund to your card, in two taps from your eSIM page.
Is there 5G in Vatican City?
Yes, Vatican City has 5G, with 3G also available. It sits inside Rome and is served by Italian mobile networks, so your phone can use whichever signal it finds from local operators.
Can I use WhatsApp in Vatican City with an eSIM?
Yes. Message friends from St Peter's Square on WhatsApp, which runs on your eSIM data. Want to [keep your home number](/help/keep-whatsapp-and-home-number) too? Our guide shows how.
Which eSIM covers Vatican City and other European countries?
The Europe eSIM covers Vatican City, one of the 35 countries in that bundle. Pick it if your trip takes you beyond Rome, from one country to the next.
How much data do I need for a day at the Vatican Museums?
Light use, covering maps, messages and email, is about 0.25 GB a day. Standard use, with social media, music and some video, is about 0.7 GB a day. Choose the level that matches how you plan to use your phone.
Can I share my Vatican City eSIM as a hotspot?
Yes, you can [share your data as a hotspot](/help/hotspot-tethering) for a laptop or tablet. Heavy use, including hotspot time, is about 1.8 GB a day, so keep an eye on your total when you share.
Ready for Vatican City?
Buy now, install today, and your plan waits until you land. Full refund if not installed.